Central Plant Operator: Chilled Water Systems

UAB Medicine; University (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Central Plant Operator to maintain, operate, test and monitor the performance of chillers and related equipment across the campus central plants.

You will perform maintenance, monitor system data, adjust water treatment, calibrate controls and contribute to reliable campus cooling on rotation with multiple shifts; onsite role with equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years of related experience required.
• Valid driver's license in the United States, 21+ years old, and at least 3 years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, operates, tests and monitors the operation and performance of chillers, chiller components and associated equipment in Central Plant facilities.
• Monitors chilled water systems and records operating data such as temperatures, pressures, water levels, leaks, chemicals and flow rates.
• Inspects and adjusts chillers, components and support equipment based on recorded data.
• Tests and adjusts water treatment and chemical feed rates according to test results; maintains chemical levels.
• Inspects, tests and calibrates monitoring instrumentation and control components (receivers-controllers, switches, relays, panels, sensors, transmitters, etc.).
• Performs repairs, modifications, replacements and installations of chillers and related equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Three years of related experience

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Central Plant Operator to maintain, operate, test and monitor the performance of chillers and related equipment across the campus central plants.

You will perform maintenance, monitor system data, adjust water treatment, calibrate controls and contribute to reliable campus cooling on rotation with multiple shifts; onsite role with equal opportunity employer.